Program Manager

Lgd; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation/sick leave

Lunch provided

Job summary

LG Display is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams across the full product lifecycle for automotive projects. You will coordinate with headquarters, manage customer communications, and drive program plans, milestones, and risk mitigation to ensure timely delivery and quality.

Strong leadership, communication, and a background in automotive product development are essential. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (engineering preferred) and at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a technical or engineering background is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project and/or program management experience within the automotive industry, with a proven record of delivering programs.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple product lifecycle phases.
• Experience coaching or developing project/program managers is a plus; PM certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage assigned programs across the full product lifecycle, coordinating cross-functional teams to meet timing, quality and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Escalate and manage risks, track milestones and communicate status to HQ and stakeholders.
• Lead meetings with customers and internal teams to align goals, timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, develop and deploy solutions for customers.
• Provide regular status updates and ensure manufacturing readiness and production execution.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Automotive product development

Communication

Project coordination

Risk management

Bilingual: Korean/English

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Engineering degree preferred

Project Management certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PM software

Job description

Responsibilities

Initial Communication & Issue Resolution:

• Serve as the first point of contact for any business-related issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.
• Function as a liaison between customers and internal teams, facilitating clear and timely communication.

Coordination with Headquarters (HQ):

• Work closely with HQ to monitor and resolve issues, ensuring alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Provide regular updates to HQ on project status, customer feedback, and potential challenges.

Customer Requirement Analysis & Solution Provision:

• Clarify customer requirements through detailed discussions and documentation.
• Provide tailored solutions to address both business and engineering-related challenges.

Customer Support & Engineering Collaboration:

• Assist customers in resolving technical and operational issues, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement effective solutions.

Program Leadership & Ownership

• Own and manage assigned programs across the full product lifecycle, including program award, development, supplier selection, launch, series production, post-production performances and lessons learned, in alignment with the LGD product delivery process lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary, cross functional teams to achieve program objectives related to timing, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor top-level programs plans, including customer milestones, internal deliverables, and resource requirements.

Customer & Stakeholder interface:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned programs, leading all program‑related communications.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent with professionalism, accountability, and transparency.
• Participate in lessons‑learned analyses for both awarded and lost business opportunities.

Meeting Coordination & Facilitation:

• Arrange and facilitate meetings for design, innovative technology promotion, process, and business discussions between LG Display and customers.
• Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Program Execution & Performance:

• Deliver business results that meet or exceed LGD expectations for awarded programs, with clear accountability for timing, quality performance.
• Regularly communicate program status, risks, and mitigation plans to internal teams and management steering committees.
• Coordinate and monitor program documentation, schedules, technical performance (including tooling, and capacity), quality deliverables, and production readiness.
• Proactively manage risks, implement countermeasures, and escalation issues when required.

Change, Risk & Production Management:

• Lead the global Change Management process, ensuring alignment to design, specifications, cost, and timing commitments.
• Manage the Series Production phase, including claims management, change execution, continuous improvement initiatives, ECR/APQP change/validation change activities, and ongoing commercial negotiations.
• Ensure sufficient resources are planned and allocated to support quality, timing, safety, and security objectives.

Compliance, Quality & Safety:

• Ensure programs are executed in accordance with Supplier Quality Management System (SQMS) requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable automotive standards and customer‑specific requirements, including IATF 16949, Automotive SPICE, ISO 17025.
• Maintain working knowledge of APQP and regulations and ensure all program activities are performed in a safe manner.

Business Travel & Customer Support:

• Conduct business trips to manufacturing sites or HQ to support customer visits and project reviews.
• Function as a key representative during customer visits, ensuring a positive and productive experience.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent experience (three additional years of relevant technical experience in degree). A technical or engineering degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of project and/or program management experience within the automotive industry, with a demonstrated record of successful program execution.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex programs across multiple phases of the product lifecycle.
• Experience coaching or developing project and/or program managers is preferred.
• Project Management certification is preferred.
• Prior experience in a Program manager or Design release engineer environment is a plus.

Language Proficiency:

• Bilingual in Korean and English required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with global clients and internal teams.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Familiarity with project management tools and software.
• Solid understanding of automotive product development processes and cross‑functional engineering practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to drive results in a global environment.

Confidentiality & Information Management:

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately, ensuring data security and compliance.

Benefits

• Heath, Dental and Vision and Life Insurance covered at 100% for employees
• 401(K) plan with company match
• Paid Vacation/Sick
• Lunch provided